June 3-5, 2005
etnies European Open
Krakow Poland
Street competition only

During the last eight years the etnies European Open has become one of the leading skateboard events in Europe. The ninth edition of the etnies European Open kicked off in Munich a few weeks ago, and the second competition takes place in Krakow, long heralded as "The New Prague," is now well established as a major tourist destination.

At the height of summer, Poland’s fourth largest city throngs with tour groups, all manner of tourist tack and countless pavement cafés that seem to occupy every cobble of the main square. For the etnies European Open the University contributes their old style basketball hall and IOU provides a new streetcourse. Arto Saari, Bastien Salabanzi and Ali Boulala are expected in Poland!

Street prelims are held on Friday, qualifiers are on the scheduled on Saturday and Sunday is Final’s day. Best Trick is also on Sunday. The entry fee is 30 Euros. And everyone will be battling it out for 10 000 Euros in prize money!

Visit skateboardeurope.com for more competitor information or please contact: monika.bocian@skateboardeurope.com.